Mark M. Bliss

Mark M. Bliss serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing federal acquisitions in support of health insurance and facility services. In this role, he ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing agency mission objectives through competitive, transparent contracting processes. He typically handles complex service-based contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, with a focus on solicitation development, source selection, contract award, and post-award administration. His work is critical to securing essential services that underpin operational continuity and beneficiary support within the federal health ecosystem. While specific contractor relationships are not currently documented, Mr. Bliss engages with a broad spectrum of vendors, including large institutional providers and small business firms, to fulfill requirements for direct health insurance administration and janitorial services. His procurement approach emphasizes fair and open competition, with an emphasis on evaluating technical capability, past performance, and price reasonableness. He maintains professional, arms-length relationships with contractors to ensure integrity and adherence to ethical standards throughout the acquisition lifecycle. Mr. Bliss’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for non-set-aside procurements, with 100% of his awards issued under full and open competition. This indicates a strategic focus on maximizing market participation and leveraging broad industry capacity rather than reserving opportunities for specific socioeconomic categories. While he does not currently prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, his process remains fully compliant with all applicable small business statutes and promotes equitable access to federal contracting opportunities. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 524114 (Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers), where he manages contracts for administrative, claims processing, and member services related to federal health programs. He also regularly procures janitorial services under NAICS 561720, demonstrating expertise in both specialized healthcare support and facility operations. His technical domain knowledge spans insurance systems, compliance frameworks, and service-level performance metrics essential to federal health and facility management.